| Description | 'Dear Sir,
In answer to your letter dated "Feby [February] 1896", I am instructed to explain to you that no communication can be accepted for consideration by the Royal Society which is not endorsed and presented by one of the Fellows. I am compelled, therefore, reluctantly to return you the two communications contained in your letter.
I am, yours truly,
H Rix
Asst. Sec. R.S. [Assistant Secretary, Royal Society]'. |